Due to heavy American import duties in the early 1900s, Rolls-Royce decided to build cars in the United States. A production plant was built in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1920 but slow sales during the Great Depression ended U.S. production.
Rolls-Royce
“Springfield” Rolls-Royces, 1921 – 1935
2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce once stood for the pinnacle of engineering excellence but does the $474,000 Phantom really outshine the incredible selection of cars on the market that are half the price or less? Michael La Fave drives the ‘gentle giant’ to find out.
2004 Rolls Royce Phantom
Click image to enlarge by Jim Kenzie Santa Barbara, California – There is a new candidate for the title, “Best Car in the World”. It is the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It may not be perfect – and you know how I love to point out others’ imperfections. And of course it is outrageously expensive (Canadian MSRP: $470,000). But the Phantom [...]
Click image to enlarge by Jim Kenzie Santa Barbara, California – There is a new candidate for the title, “Best Car in the World”. It is the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It may not be perfect – and you know how I love to point out others’ imperfections. And of course it is outrageously expensive (Canadian MSRP: $470,000). But the Phantom [...]
